At birth,Mona had an Apgar score of 1; after five minutes of resuscitation,her score was 4.Her parents were probably told that she

A) was likely to have cerebral palsy.
B) had suffered some neurological damage.
C) still needed help to establish breathing.
D) was out of danger and breathing normally.

Apgar Score

A quick test performed on a newborn baby at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess their physical condition and determine any immediate need for extra medical or emergency care.

Cerebral Palsy

A group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood, affecting muscle tone, posture, and movement as a result of damage to the brain before, during, or just after birth.

Neurological Damage

Harm or injury to the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, which can result from various causes such as trauma, disease, or exposure to toxic substances.